Professional Advisory Committee
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John M. Tew, Jr., MD
Professor of NeurosurgeryDirector of the UC Neuroscience Institute UC Medical Center and Mayfield Clinic |
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Holly Johnson, PhD
Director of the School of Education, University of Cincinnati Author of multiple books, middle school literacy Former middle school teacher, interdisciplinary team, biology focus |
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Marilyn Hughes Gaston, MD
Former Assistant Surgeon General and Director, Bureau of Primary Health Care, U.S. Public Health Service Rear Admiral, USPHS, Ret. Co-Director, The Gaston & Porter Health Improvement Center |
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Carla C. Johnson, EdD
Associate ProfessorChair of Curriculum & Instruction Program Chair of Middle Childhood Education Program, School of Education College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, University of Cincinnati |
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Thomas E. Mischell, CPA
Senior Vice PresidentAmerican Financial Group, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio |
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Mary A. Ronan
SuperintendentCincinnati Public Schools |
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Lawrence J Johnson, PhD
Dean and ProfessorUniversity of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services |
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Randy J. Seeley, PhD
Professor, Department of PsychiatryDonald C. Harrison Endowed Chair in Medicine University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Obesity Research Center |
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Carol Livingston
Assistant DeanUniversity of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services |
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Michael J. Hewitt, PhD
Research Director for Exercise Science, Canyon Ranch |
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Kelli M. Jetti
University of Cincinnati FacultyChild Psychology Focus, Self-Esteem/Bullying |
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David A. D’Alessio, MD
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism University of Cincinnati College of Medicine |
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Meg H. Zeller, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center |
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Mercedes Falciglia, MD
Assistant Professor, Internal MedicineDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism University of Cincinnati College of Medicine |
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Chuck Fehlig
Chief Merchandising Officer and Partner of Blue Ocean Innovative Solutions, Bentonville, ARImmediate past Vice President DMM Wal-Mart Honored with the “Outstanding Leadership Award” by the Wal-Mart Health and Wellness Division Director of Professional Affairs and Divisional Operations manager overseeing the operations of over 850 pharmacies |
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Bonnie J. Brehm, PhD, RD, LD
ProfessorUniversity of Cincinnati College of Nursing |
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Lisa Simpson, MB, BCh, MPH, FAAP
Director, Child Policy Research CenterCincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Professor, Department of Pediatrics Division of Health Policy and Clinical Effectiveness University of Cincinnati College of Medicine |



















